Ski weekend and short ski holiday guide

Short on budget or time? Why not book a short ski break? Let Heidi maximise your mountain time with our expert's top tips on booking the best ski weekend in Europe.

For diverse skiing and world-famous après, ski weekends in Austria are just the ticket. Explore this high-altitude winter wonderland for yourself with Heidi's top Austria ski weekends.

If we were to sum up Italian skiing in just one word, it would be: Bellissima! With high altitudes, bluebird days, and some of the Alps’ best eats, Italy ski weekends are not to be missed.

For those tight on time and money, a ski weekend in France is the perfect option. Choose from heaps of resorts with short flights and as little as one-hour transfers from Geneva.

We asked our friends at specialist ski and snowboard retailer Snow+Rock to compile their ultimate ski gear packing list. This is what to pack for a ski holiday weekend.

We've chatted to the Heidi ski experts, and got their lowdown on all you need to know about how to book the best ski weekend. Read our guide for the best tips for short ski breaks.

Perfect for those on a tight budget, ski weekends offer you a quick mountain fix packed into a few short days for those looking to maximise time and money.

Can’t choose between a city escape or a ski holiday in the mountains? Get the best of both worlds by combining the best slopes and après with a fantastic winter city break.

Skiing on a budget? Just trying to get the best value from your holiday? Follow our top tips for saving money on your ski trip...

Looking to maximise your time on the slopes? Short ski trips from Geneva can save you time and money, with short transfers, plenty of flight times, and more resort choice.

With a shorter trip comes less time to improve your skiing. However, this doesn’t mean that you can’t make ample progress in a limited time frame. We asked our friends at Maison Sport for their top tips on how to make the most of a short ski trip and advance your skiing as much as possible.